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Matt Sookram

Matt Sookram

Matthew Sookram is a Canadore College graduate. He has lived and worked in North Bay since 2009 covering different beats; everything from City Council to North Bay Battalion.

Recent Work by Matt

Raine Bradley's remarkable year as a versatile athlete

Raine Bradley's remarkable year as a versatile athlete

It means so much that North Bay recognized me as a candidate for the sport story of the year especially when my fellow nominees had such impressive seasons
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Battalion buckle but never break, beating Brampton in overtime

Battalion buckle but never break, beating Brampton in overtime

'We have a young team, but there’s a lot of belief in our room that we can still be a great team'
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Local author celebrates North Bay’s Centennial with kids’ book

Local author celebrates North Bay’s Centennial with kids’ book

'This book is my way of giving back and celebrating the place I call home'
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Lakers to host China's national mens team in hockey exhibition

Lakers to host China's national mens team in hockey exhibition

'Our players have been excited about this game since I mentioned it to them. It will be a great experience for them'
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Three goal third period leads to Wolves win over Battalion

Three goal third period leads to Wolves win over Battalion

'We’re looking to make a push, we are a younger team but we know what we are capable of'
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Battalion rookie adapting to the speed of the OHL

Battalion rookie adapting to the speed of the OHL

'Keeping up with them and playing that bigger game has been a challenge, but I’m here for it, I welcome it'
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Troops can't hold off Rangers, losing on New Year's Eve

Troops can't hold off Rangers, losing on New Year's Eve

'We just have to keep working with it and believing in ourselves and believing that this process is going to work'
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Penny Tremblay: Building better workplaces one Sandbox at a time

Penny Tremblay: Building better workplaces one Sandbox at a time

'People are tired, short-staffed, and overworked. When you’re burnt out, your patience and tolerance for others’ behavior just aren’t the same'
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Kowal eyes strong return to Voodoos lineup

Kowal eyes strong return to Voodoos lineup

'To be able to get that recognition while representing the Voodoos—it’s a great honour'
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North Bay well represented at FISU Games

North Bay well represented at FISU Games

'It speaks volumes to the type of program we have and are still continuing to build'
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